R.I.P.—Aretha Franklin

[Bruce Bernard Williams]

Sad day in the music world: The Queen of Soul has passed away. There will NEVER be another musician with that abundance of talent! I will truly miss her. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and many fans.

[Blair N. Cummings]

As uneven as her recording career was, her Young, Gifted and Black album is an indelible classic. There`s nothing like it to this day.

[Martin Johnson]

I was an admirer rather than a particular fan and the only record I have of hers is an old Atlantic 'Best Of' compilation.